1 Riverlea Dr
1 Riverlea Dr is in Humber Heights-Westmount. It added a second suite (such as a basement apartment) in 2023, it's outside TRCA flood hazard areas and there is 1 planning application nearby (hearing on Dec 3).
Data as of Nov 8, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- Added a second suite (such as a basement apartment) (completed Nov 2023).
- Outside TRCA flood hazard areas.
- 1 planning application within 250 m: hearing on Dec 3.
04The building
4 building permits in the last 5 years, for 1 project. This includes a second suite (such as a basement apartment), completed Nov 2023. For comparison, about 1 in 10 Toronto addresses had any permit in that time. Permits show work the City approved; they don't show work done without a permit.
It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register.
Permit history: 2 projects from 8 permits
- Second suite (such as a basement apartment)New home · completed Nov 1, 2023
Convert Single Family Home To Contain Secondary SuiteFire Separation between basement and main floor · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 23 119600 - Addition, deck or porch and more · completed Sep 26, 2024
Proposal for multiple projects to an existing 2 storey SFD-detached dwelling. Scope of work includes a 2 storey rear addition, interior alterations, a new detached garage, new rear covered porch, a… · 4 permits in this project (such as building, plumbing and heating) · Permit 21 119063
05Risks and environment
TRCA's maps show this address is outside the areas that could flood from rivers in a major storm (TRCA plans for a storm like Hurricane Hazel in 1954) and outside lake shoreline hazards. Basement flooding from overloaded sewers can still happen anywhere in the city.
In postal area M9P, 1 of 56 home tap-water samples (1.8%) tested above Ontario's limit for lead (10 micrograms per litre). Across Toronto, 2.0% of samples did, so M9P is about the same as the city overall. Health Canada recommends a stricter limit of 5 micrograms per litre: 1 samples here (1.8%) were above it. These are voluntary tests, mostly from older homes, so they don't tell you about this house. Lead comes from old pipes and plumbing, not the City's treatment plants. If your home was built before the mid-1950s, you can get a free test kit by calling 311.
Air Quality Health Index from Environment and Climate Change Canada's Toronto West station, 3.8 km away, measured 11:00 AM EST Sunday 8 November 2026. Forecast high for the next 24 hours: 2 (low risk). The scale runs from 1 to 10+; 1 to 3 is low risk.
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
01What’s changing nearby
1 active planning application within 250 m (about a 3-minute walk): hearing on Dec 3. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
- 11 Riverlea Dr · 0 m awayCommittee of Adjustment · Minor variance: permission to bend a zoning rule, such as height, size or setbacks
A public hearing is set for Dec 3, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Neighbours can send comments or speak at the hearing.
To construct a new detached dwelling with an attached garage and a secondary suite, and to convert the existing dwelling into a new garden suite.File A0255/26EYK · submitted Aug 7, 2026
3 homes within 250 m are registered with the City as short-term rentals (stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb). That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 2).
No licensed rooming houses within 250 m.
No new storefront business licences within 250 m in the last 90 days.
Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications; Short Term Rentals Registration.
06Safety
Police recorded 23 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 14 assaults, 4 break-ins, 3 car thefts and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Humber Heights-Westmount in 2025, assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address.
| Major crime | Within 500 m, 12 months | Humber Heights-Westmount, per 100,000 (2025) | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assaults | 14 | 406 below Toronto | 768 |
| Break-ins | 4 | 115 below Toronto | 190 |
| Car thefts | 3 | 221 close to Toronto | 225 |
| Robberies | 0 | 88 close to Toronto | 79 |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 2 | 35 below Toronto | 61 |
Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal: Major Crime Indicators (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Includes reported incidents only.
03Getting around
The nearest subway station is Royal York Station (Line 2), 5.7 km away. Within a 5-minute walk there are 11 TTC stops served by routes 52, 79 and 952, with about 1,984 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Weston GO, 1.1 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates.
07Schools and community
These are the closest public and Catholic schools by distance. They may not be the schools assigned to this address: school boards set their own attendance areas, so check with the Toronto District School Board or Toronto Catholic District School Board.
- St John the Evangelist Catholic School · elementary · 753 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 615 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 83% met the standard in reading and 26% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- H J Alexander Community School · elementary · 760 mTDSB · Public · grades JK-5 · 435 students
- St Eugene Catholic School · elementary · 980 mTCDSB · Catholic · grades JK-8 · 615 students. Grade 6 provincial tests: 92% met the standard in reading and 56% in math (Toronto schools: 87% and 54%).
- School of Experiential Education · secondary · 1.6 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 195 students
- Weston Collegiate Institute · secondary · 1.6 kmTDSB · Public · grades 9-12 · 1,015 students. 70% passed the Grade 10 literacy test on the first try (Toronto schools: 84%).
Private schools within 1 km: Gap Academy Secondary School, Islamic Education Guidance Centre.
Ontario Ministry of Education, School Information and Student Demographics (2026); test results are EQAO results reported by the Ministry.
Within 500 m (about a 6-minute walk): one licensed child care centre, one EarlyON centre, no privately owned public spaces and no shelters or respite sites.
City of Toronto: Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 6, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
08Your neighbourhood
Humber Heights-Westmount had 10,005 residents in 2021. The median household income was $85,000, about the same as the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 40% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 39% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 17% of workers commuted by transit and 3% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Italian (7.8%), Portuguese (6.9%) and Ukrainian (4.5%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
In October 2025, the average rent for a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building in Etobicoke was $2,031, up 4% from a year earlier. Across Toronto: $2,055. 2.1% of these apartments were vacant. These are averages paid by all tenants, including long-term ones, across a large area; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | Etobicoke | Change in a year | City of Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,533 | +4% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,700 | +2% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,031 | +4% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,438 | +14% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
02City services
Next: November 13: garbage, green bin and yard waste. November 20: recycling and green bin. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
09Quick answers about 1 Riverlea Dr
Is 1 Riverlea Dr in a flood plain?
No. TRCA maps it outside river flood and lake shoreline hazard areas. Basement flooding from sewers can still happen anywhere. Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025.
What is being built near 1 Riverlea Dr?
There is 1 active planning application within 250 metres (hearing on Dec 3). The closest is at 1 Riverlea Dr, 0 m away. Source: Development Applications; Committee of Adjustment Applications.
Has 1 Riverlea Dr been renovated?
Yes. The City has 8 building permits on record, 4 in the last 5 years. They include a second suite (such as a basement apartment). Source: Building Permits.
Is 1 Riverlea Dr a heritage property?
No. It isn't listed or designated on the City's Heritage Register. Source: Heritage Register.
How far is 1 Riverlea Dr from the subway?
The nearest station is Royal York Station (Line 2), 5.7 km away. 11 TTC stops are within a 5-minute walk. Source: TTC and GO Transit schedules.
What schools are near 1 Riverlea Dr?
The closest are St John the Evangelist Catholic School, H J Alexander Community School and School of Experiential Education. These may not be the assigned schools; check with the school board. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education school information.
How much crime is there near 1 Riverlea Dr?
Police recorded 23 major crimes within 500 m from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026: 14 assaults, 4 break-ins, 3 car thefts and 2 thefts over $5,000. Per resident, in Humber Heights-Westmount in 2025, assaults, break-ins and thefts over $5,000 were below it. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection, so these figures describe the area, not this address. Source: Toronto Police Service.
When is garbage day at 1 Riverlea Dr?
Collection is on Fridays. Green bin goes out every week; garbage and recycling alternate weeks. The next garbage pickup is Nov 13, 2026. Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule.
Answers are generated from the data on this page and update when the data changes.
10From the archives
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